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LSxChevelle Newbie
Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 48 City: Kent
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Posted: Mar 16, 2007 3:00 pm Post subject: My little project... |
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Well here is a boat that I can't find too much info on. I liked the fact that it had smooth curved lines and the velvet drive was perfect. Oh yea, it was $1,800!!
It is a 1989 19' Seaswirl Spyder Skier
I just built and installed a new .030" over 351W w/ an Edelbrock Performer intake and a 625cfm Barry Grant Demon carb.
I am having it repainted, installing all new interior (seating will be like the X-14), tower, Perfect Pass, and a audio system.
New carpet going down and new motor in...
_________________ 1989 Seaswirl Spyder Skier - 19' / 351W / Velvet 1:1 Drive
Brand new motor built by yours truly...interior is next! |
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Wakebrad Ladies Man
Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 12257 City: Dallas
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Posted: Mar 17, 2007 4:25 am Post subject: |
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Nice, is that a direct drive? _________________ You have just entered the twilight zone. |
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LSxChevelle Newbie
Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 48 City: Kent
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Posted: Mar 17, 2007 11:02 am Post subject: |
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Yes it has a Velvet DD 1:1
Just got word that it may be in paint in 2-3 weeks!! _________________ 1989 Seaswirl Spyder Skier - 19' / 351W / Velvet 1:1 Drive
Brand new motor built by yours truly...interior is next! |
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karkid Soul Rider
Joined: 10 Sep 2004 Posts: 327 City: Tempe
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Posted: Mar 17, 2007 1:04 pm Post subject: |
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never heard of it, but yea it'll look good when you get it done |
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LSxChevelle Newbie
Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 48 City: Kent
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Posted: May 14, 2007 8:29 am Post subject: |
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Well I got it painted yesterday and ended up doing a different color then origanly planned but am very happy. Camera phone picture doesn't show the color too well. I'll have some new pics tonight after I throw the tower on, new pop up cleats and windshield.
_________________ 1989 Seaswirl Spyder Skier - 19' / 351W / Velvet 1:1 Drive
Brand new motor built by yours truly...interior is next! |
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LSxChevelle Newbie
Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 48 City: Kent
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Posted: May 14, 2007 8:23 pm Post subject: |
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_________________ 1989 Seaswirl Spyder Skier - 19' / 351W / Velvet 1:1 Drive
Brand new motor built by yours truly...interior is next! |
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LSxChevelle Newbie
Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 48 City: Kent
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Posted: May 14, 2007 8:24 pm Post subject: |
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_________________ 1989 Seaswirl Spyder Skier - 19' / 351W / Velvet 1:1 Drive
Brand new motor built by yours truly...interior is next! |
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Wakebrad Ladies Man
Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 12257 City: Dallas
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Posted: May 15, 2007 5:32 am Post subject: |
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LSxChevelle, looking good. Nice job. You planning on redoing all of the vinyl also? _________________ You have just entered the twilight zone. |
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LSxChevelle Newbie
Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 48 City: Kent
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Posted: May 15, 2007 5:59 am Post subject: |
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Yes I will be doing all new vinyl... _________________ 1989 Seaswirl Spyder Skier - 19' / 351W / Velvet 1:1 Drive
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gswake Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 02 Feb 2005 Posts: 1420 City: Little Rock
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Posted: May 15, 2007 6:05 am Post subject: |
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Good thing it was 1,800 - looks like you're spending a few pennies outfitting it!
Looks really nice. And quite the project! Props for taking that on! _________________
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kavlock99 Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 06 Feb 2004 Posts: 1214 City: St. Louis
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Posted: May 15, 2007 6:08 am Post subject: |
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Nice looking project.
What color are you going on the vinyl? _________________ (0OO \ (||||)(||||) / OO0) |
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devon Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 20 Sep 2006 Posts: 1367 City: Ottawa
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Posted: May 15, 2007 6:49 am Post subject: |
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nice boat, i just got a project boat on the weekend,
i will post pics tonight
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LSxChevelle Newbie
Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 48 City: Kent
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Posted: May 15, 2007 7:07 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for all tghe comments guys!
I will be doing white and carbon fiber silver vinyl with a blueish charcol carbon fiber vinyl accents.
gswake wrote: | Good thing it was 1,800 - looks like you're spending a few pennies outfitting it!
Looks really nice. And quite the project! Props for taking that on! |
Should be in it for ~$8K. Even bought a shower and heater. (not a DIY set up) _________________ 1989 Seaswirl Spyder Skier - 19' / 351W / Velvet 1:1 Drive
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HHI Dave Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 10 Jun 2006 Posts: 2550 City: Hilton Head Island, SC
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Posted: May 15, 2007 10:10 am Post subject: |
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Very cool. $8,000 for what basically amounts to a brand new wakeboat is hard to beat.
The paint looks great but some sort of graphics on the side would give it a little more flair. Just my .02 worth. |
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LSxChevelle Newbie
Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 48 City: Kent
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Posted: May 15, 2007 10:27 am Post subject: |
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HHI Dave wrote: | Very cool. $8,000 for what basically amounts to a brand new wakeboat is hard to beat.
The paint looks great but some sort of graphics on the side would give it a little more flair. Just my .02 worth. | Already ordered my friend... _________________ 1989 Seaswirl Spyder Skier - 19' / 351W / Velvet 1:1 Drive
Brand new motor built by yours truly...interior is next! |
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kdip Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 08 Apr 2005 Posts: 1412 City: Coquitlam, BC
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Posted: May 15, 2007 3:53 pm Post subject: |
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Very nice, looks good. |
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joebananas Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 23 Feb 2007 Posts: 1246 City: Grand Island, NY
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Posted: May 18, 2007 11:01 am Post subject: |
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That boat looks great. I really like the colors.
Nice job |
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sperbet Outlaw
Joined: 14 Oct 2004 Posts: 208 City: Truckee
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Posted: May 19, 2007 1:25 pm Post subject: |
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I'm interested in the paint process. Do you know what brand of paint was used and the prep process? Sanding, primer, etc.? Thanks |
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nickl011 Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Posts: 1711 City: Fargo
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Posted: May 19, 2007 1:57 pm Post subject: |
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beautiful color
Did you paint is yourself? _________________ 04 LF Trip 133
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tpj Outlaw
Joined: 31 Jan 2007 Posts: 158
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Posted: May 20, 2007 4:15 pm Post subject: |
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wow... i wonder how the wake will be |
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LSxChevelle Newbie
Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 48 City: Kent
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Posted: May 21, 2007 3:44 pm Post subject: |
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Well the paint was done at a local cadillac dealership on the weekend. Nothing special about the paint, just prepped a little and painted over the gel coat. I know this isn't the best way but for $350 I couldn't go wrong.
Also bought a dash for a '05 Seaswirl runabout for $250 w/ all guages and wiring and painted it. Also got the matching glove box side for $70. Had to cut out the old dash to mold it in but am getting close. All the wiring is working and all guages function properly.
New motor that I built fired right up and is now broken in and will be doing a water test on thursday!! Then friday its off to party on the Columbia River!!!
_________________ 1989 Seaswirl Spyder Skier - 19' / 351W / Velvet 1:1 Drive
Brand new motor built by yours truly...interior is next! |
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LSxChevelle Newbie
Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 48 City: Kent
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Posted: May 21, 2007 3:47 pm Post subject: |
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tpj wrote: | wow... i wonder how the wake will be | I am very curious!!! _________________ 1989 Seaswirl Spyder Skier - 19' / 351W / Velvet 1:1 Drive
Brand new motor built by yours truly...interior is next! |
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tpj Outlaw
Joined: 31 Jan 2007 Posts: 158
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Posted: May 21, 2007 5:37 pm Post subject: |
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you have to post pics...many |
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jjaszkow Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 25 Jul 2006 Posts: 2124 City: Some Airport
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Posted: May 22, 2007 7:09 am Post subject: |
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Then friday its off to party on the Columbia River!!!
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You move fast. If I was doing this project ... it'd be months . |
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jjaszkow Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 25 Jul 2006 Posts: 2124 City: Some Airport
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Posted: May 22, 2007 7:11 am Post subject: |
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LSxChevelle wrote: | Then friday its off to party on the Columbia River!!!
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You move fast. If I was doing this project ... it'd be months .[/quote] |
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LSxChevelle Newbie
Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 48 City: Kent
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Posted: May 22, 2007 9:16 am Post subject: |
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jjaszkow wrote: | You move fast. If I was doing this project ... it'd be months . |
Well I started tear down in Jan and had the motor built by early March but finally started it over the weekend. For now I will use the old seats as they are. I will get some good pics over the weekend.... _________________ 1989 Seaswirl Spyder Skier - 19' / 351W / Velvet 1:1 Drive
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LSxChevelle Newbie
Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 48 City: Kent
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Posted: May 22, 2007 11:13 am Post subject: |
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Found a picture of a Seaswirl that this dash was made for...
_________________ 1989 Seaswirl Spyder Skier - 19' / 351W / Velvet 1:1 Drive
Brand new motor built by yours truly...interior is next! |
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Skate252 Newbie
Joined: 16 Mar 2007 Posts: 46 City: Russellville
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Posted: May 22, 2007 11:58 am Post subject: |
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I am impressed........as he said above..... it would be a good two years before i got done with a project...natural born procrastinator....... mad props on the work.... cant wait to see more pics... _________________ 252 |
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LSxChevelle Newbie
Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 48 City: Kent
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Posted: May 22, 2007 3:12 pm Post subject: |
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Also got the fresh water shower installed on the back swim deck. Its all pummed in and pump is wired to acc switch on dash. Heater is also wired and should be monted uder dash tonight. So much work to do still.... _________________ 1989 Seaswirl Spyder Skier - 19' / 351W / Velvet 1:1 Drive
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WakeBoarder44 Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Posts: 1107
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Posted: May 23, 2007 3:45 am Post subject: |
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tpj wrote: | you have to post pics...many |
and many more...
nice work!
I shouldn't even know how to start with it...
OK, buy the boat, but then???
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LSxChevelle Newbie
Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 48 City: Kent
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Posted: May 23, 2007 8:27 am Post subject: |
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WakeBoarder44 wrote: | OK, buy the boat, but then??? |
Tear it down to nothing and say to yourself, "what in the hell did I get into?!" haha
Truth is a motor is a motor, carpet just glues down, and hardeware just unscrews... The hardest part was cutting out the old dash, molding in the new one, and fabricating brackets for it. Right side dash is all fabbed up securely mounted. _________________ 1989 Seaswirl Spyder Skier - 19' / 351W / Velvet 1:1 Drive
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andrewt Outlaw
Joined: 04 May 2005 Posts: 140 City: lewisville
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Posted: May 23, 2007 5:06 pm Post subject: |
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are you planning on installing a ballast system? |
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LSxChevelle Newbie
Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 48 City: Kent
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Posted: May 30, 2007 3:28 pm Post subject: |
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andrewt wrote: | are you planning on installing a ballast system? |
No I am not, I am hoping to sell next spring to get a '03-'05 22'-24' boat.
I will have pics of it in the water tonight! _________________ 1989 Seaswirl Spyder Skier - 19' / 351W / Velvet 1:1 Drive
Brand new motor built by yours truly...interior is next! |
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Brit Rider Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 29 Mar 2004 Posts: 3347 City: Cheshire, England
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LSxChevelle Newbie
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Posted: Jun 03, 2007 10:37 pm Post subject: |
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_________________ 1989 Seaswirl Spyder Skier - 19' / 351W / Velvet 1:1 Drive
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